Posts from April 27th, 2022

Who doesn't love a well manicured lawn teeming with birds and wildlife? Spring is the time to begin enjoying it and nurturing your little piece of heaven. Lawns are a home for insects, worms, birds, and hidden invertebrates. A healthy lawn helps rainwater to drain away, prevents erosion, reduces noise, and creates a cooling effect while adding visual appeal. Want to sip on a cup of coffee in the early morning as you watch the bees and butterflies buzz among branches and bushes? Here are 8 ways that you can enjoy the benefits of having a beautiful lawn while also nourishing local wildlife.

1. A gentle spring raking with a flexible leaf rake, once the lawn is lush and green, can help mitigate snow mold and remove thatch (mainly dead turfgrass) that prevents lawns from growing evenly.
2. Send a soil sample to your local cooperative extension office to...

Click Here to Read More...